Groundly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹaʊndli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Groundly is an adjective meaning In a firmly grounded manner; solidly.
Meaning
In a firmly grounded manner; solidly.
More Meanings
- To the very ground or bottom; deeply, profoundly; completely, thoroughly.
- (archaic, rare) Firmly grounded; solid; of education: complete, thorough, well-grounded.
Example Sentences
Walke groundly, / Talke profoundly, / Drinke roundly, / Sleape ſoundly.
[…] Isope cast his chere to Beryn so groundly, / That atte last there was no man with Isope so pryvy:[…]
If thou wilt ſing on good Friday, thou haſt a commendation of the Pſalme, 93. for then was the houſe of Gods Church builded and groundly founded, though the enemies went about to hinder it: […]
10ᵇ–20ᵃ is occupied by No. 3: A groundly Inſtruction, wherin the difference betwixt God the Father, and his Son the Lord Jeſus Chriſt, is declared, according to the ſpirituall and heavenly underſtanding.
Word Forms
- groundley
- groundlie
Synonyms for groundly
Depending on context, synonyms include groundedly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deep-set, deep-rooted, deep-seated, full-fledged, fullstanding, profound.
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